lignocellulose

/ˌlɪɡnoʊˈsɛljʊloʊs/
noun
  1. The tough material that makes up the cell walls of plants, made of lignin and cellulose.
    • Researchers are trying to convert lignocellulose from agricultural waste into ethanol.
    • The strength of plant stems comes from lignocellulose.
    • Lignocellulose is the main component of wood and straw.
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